On September 12, 1814, the British army and navy launched a fierce attack on Baltimore harbor. This was after the British had sacked and burned Washington. Fort McHenry's defenders successfully repulsed the attack, surviving cannon fire from the British fleet. Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment from a sloop on the river, and penned the Star-Spangled Banner to memorialize the... More

As a very proud Canadian, I found it interesting regarding the American perspective on this war. During my tour of this rather historic battle site, the US Park Service asserts that the USA was not interested in expanding itself into Canada but from my history I was taught something else. I am not here to discuss this point but note... More

Fort McHenry is one of my favorite historical places of all time. I've been there several times and could not recommend it more! Go now! So much history and fun for the whole family!

I had an all day water taxi pass and some time to kill so I ran out to Fort McHenry. The ride was very pretty (starts from Fell's Point) and only took about 10 minutes. Once docked, you've got a short walk up to the Visitor's Center. They've got a little museum and a 7 minute movie to watch (I... More

We like to visit historical places in our country and this was a nice visit. We also took a boat ride on the bay and could see the fort from the water. Very nice to see.

Exceptionally well staged and presented National museum and park for only $7. Probably one of the prominent War of 1812 landmarks provides a vital history of this forgotten conflict as the high school history lessons awaken in your mind. Check out the fort, the exhibit and movie inside and stroll the grounds or have a picnic outside. A memory to... More

I visited Fort McHenry as a chaperone for my son's field trip. It was educational and informative. The children enjoyed the breathtaking views of the monument overlooking the water. They watched the movie of the war of 1812 where Baltimore protected the Fort from the British, and where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the star spangled banner. The... More

It might be a hard climb for some traverlers. If you have limited mobility take a taxi to the top. But the entire area is set up to walk. Great view.

It's inspiring to visit Fort McHenry. The visitors center has been well thought out, with a film to watch that graphically explains the bombardment of the Fort by the British, and a wonderful ending that I won't spoil by telling about it. The exhibits are meaningful land informative, and our grandchildren loved exploring the grounds with its canons, walkways, and... More